THE COMPARISON TRAP
When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” John 21:21-22, ESV I grew up in a home where comparisons were constantly made: “At least you’re not like…” […]
MONA’S MIRROR
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that […]
REJOICE
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4, ESV The new school year can be exciting as we reconnect with colleagues, get back to attending school sporting events, and have more structure to our days. However, once we catch our collective breath and settle into our routines, anxieties tend to rise […]
AM I IN THE RIGHT CAREER?
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.” 1 Timothy 1:12, NIV Do you ever wonder or doubt if you chose the right career? Being an educator is tough. I’ve had people tell me… “I could never be a teacher in this […]
SHARPENED
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17, NIV It’s no secret that fellowship between Christians is vital to our spiritual well-being. Just as iron rubbed against iron is shaped and sharpened, fellowship with Christian friends and educators can “sharpen” our character and shape our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. So, how […]
TURN MY HEART
Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. Psalm 119:36-38, NIV The Lord allows us to make our plans, but He directs our steps. What a […]
LORD, HELP ME
But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:30-32, KJV I will […]
CRAZY ON PAPER
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts” Isaiah 55:8-9, NIV Two years ago, I had my second first year of teaching…for the first […]
HIS WORKMANSHIP
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10, NIV Even in Kindergarten, Sondria had a reputation. Her escapades of bad behavior led many teachers to give a sigh of relief in September if her name did not appear on […]
PERSEVERANCE BRINGS FRUIT
But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance. Luke 8:15, NASB About three years ago, a friend gave me some fruit and vegetable seeds even though I have never gardened before and […]